CHSU Discovery

  Abstract Hypertension remains a significant health concern in California’s Central Valley, particularly in King County, which ranks among the highest for cardiovascular mortality. To improve hypertension management, Aria Health, a fe…

  Hypertension in California's Central Valley has become a primary concern for healthcare providers. Underserved populations, including many in California's Central Valley, often face heightened complication rates due to limited healthcare a…

Abstract Childhood obesity is a growing problem, especially in California. In 2019, it was reported that 31% of children and teens aged 10-17 were either overweight or obese 1. In Madera County, more than 44% of children are obese or overweight 2. T…

Abstract: Background: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction is one of the most common surgical procedures in the field of orthopedic surgery; this is especially true in younger athletes. Injury to the ACL commonly occurs during load-bearin…

Abstract Alien Hand Syndrome (AHS) is a rare neurological disorder caused by lesions in thefrontal lobe, corpus callosum, or parietal lobe, leading to a disconnect between motorcontrol, sensory input, and body awareness (1).• The pathophysiolog…

Abstract Psychiatric conditions often have variable presentations, especially as many of these disorders have similar symptoms and significant comorbidity. Multiple psychiatric disorders occurring concurrently are often mistaken as a single disease …

Abstract Transitional meningiomas arise from mixed origins, containing meningothelial components with fascicles of varying lengths and fibroblastic cells exhibiting syncytial patterns, along with whorling epithelioid cells and admixed spindle cell…

Abstract This pilot observational study examines the effect of the COVID-19 restrictions, transportation, and healthliteracy (HL) during the pandemic on HbA1c testing rates at a local Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We hypothesize that ide…

Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms due to dopaminergic neuronal loss. While traditional treatments—such as dopamine agonists, MAO-B inhibitors, and …

Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental neurological disorder that presents with social communication and interaction deficits, as well as repetitive and restrictive sensory-motor behaviors. It manifests across a wide spectru…

Abstract:Alzheimer’s dementia affects approximately 50 million people in the world and was the sixth leading cause of death in the United States in 2014 (Heron, 2016). The death rate due to Alzheimer’s increased by 55% from 1999 to 2014 …

Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus is a major public health concern in California’s Central Valley, with counties such as Fresno and Merced experiencing high prevalence rates. Effective management of type 2 diabetes (T2D) requires routine…

Background: With the prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and the convenience of unhealthy eating choices, Type II Diabetes is a growing disease that has affected millions of Americans, both young and old. Nutrition is a major component in improving…

AbstractPhotobiomodulation (PBM) is a non-invasive treatment modality that utilizes lightto induce intracellular changes in target tissue, leading to therapeutic effects. Thechromophore Cytochrome C Oxidase (CCO) plays a key role by absorbing light …

Diabetes has been an increasing public health concern. Clinical trials from Community Diabetes Education led by community healthcare workers have been a cost-effective way of reducing diabetes complications in Mexican Americans. Culturally tailored …

Abstract Throughout history, postmortem dissections, primarily involving cadavers,have been a cornerstone of anatomical education. However, as medicalcurricula evolve, there has been a shift away from traditional cadavericdissections. To address thi…

Introduction:Coccidioidomycosis, or Valley Fever, is a fungal infection found in the Southwestern United States (1). It iscaused by inhaling fungal spores and can lead to respiratory illness and potentially fatal complications(2). Purpose: The study…